Boy’s Tournament News

Zion Griffin 2018 WF Hinsdale South/Hoopers One of the biggest attractions of the weekend was Zion Griffin. The 6’5 wing had a breakout spring and has continued to build on that momentum. Griffin was doing it all. Knocks down outside shots, although he tends to fall in love with the 3 pointers at times. Deadly in…

Sean Sutherlin 2017 PG Irondale (MN)/MN Phenom Sutherlin impressed with his relentless approach to the game of basketball. Everything he does is with great intensity and hustle. He recklessly attacked the rim time and time again. Dove on the floor for loose balls. Locked up his man on D with an enthusiastic approach to said…

Tyler Cochran 2019 SG Bolingbrook/Hoopers Cochran’s contributions to the team often go unnoticed. He is a sneaky stat sheet stuffer. The 6’2 guard’s game starts with defense. One of the best on-ball defenders in the state, Cochran forces countless turnovers and bad passes every game. Makes good passes, finds open players, blocks shots. Rebounds extremely…

Traveon Maddox 2018 SG Novi (MI)/Michigan Warriors Maddox was going up against Sutherlin in a highly anticipated match up of teams and star players. Maddox is an elite athlete with easy lift off the floor who has the size and skill to play either the 1 or the 2. His has solid handles and displayed…

Jimmy Rich 2018 SF West Humber (CAN)/Hoops Canada Rich came down from Canada with a vengeance to dunk on the opposition. Strong 6’4 wing that plays very hard. Capable defender who thrives in transition offense. Just makes things happen for his team, has a winner’s mentality. Moves well without the ball and talks on defense he…

Isa Maguire 2018 C Lindblom/Young & Reckless Isa Maguire is a thin center that will benefit greatly from some time in a college weight room. Maguire has some length that he utilizes to defend the rim and rebound. Showed a few post moves. Despite his lack of strength, he goes strong the rim. Rim running…

Caleb Cooper 2018 PG Holt (MI)/Michigan Titans Caleb Cooper is a little guard that can really go! The jet quick 5’10 PG is a blur as he races up and down the court. Almost impossible for anyone to stay in front of him. Lethal first step as he races around defenders. Great court vision. Plays…

Tajautae Williams 2019 WF Orr/Chicago Demons Williams was a new name to our radar, and he quickly captivated our attention. First and foremost what stands out his elite athleticism and jumping ability. Williams first threw down a huge baseline and-1 poster slam. He quickly followed it up with an alley-oop dunk off a baseline out…

Morgan Taylor 2018 PG Marist/Illinois Fastbreak Taylor had himself a game in the Friday nightcap vs Hoopers with plenty of college coaches in attendance. The 6’2 lead guard has a solid body, with an especially strong lower body. Tough kid who bounces off defenders en route to the rim. Sneaky athleticism, threw down an impressive…

Dachaun Anderson 2019 PF Leo/Young & Reckless Rebounding runs in the family as Dachaun is just as efficient on the boards as his younger brother, Kendale. The high-motor combo-forward hits the boards early and often. Plus athlete that threw down an impressive poster dunk. High motor player with great intensity in every aspect of his…

Kendale Anderson 2020 PF Leo/Young & Reckless With a strong, muscular frame and an aggressive demeanor, Anderson looks like a man amongst boys playing at the 15u level. The 6’6 post does his damage on the interior. Scores off putbacks and is a rim runner. Makes his name with his rebounding ability. Out muscles players…

Austin Richie 2018 WF Don Bosco Prep (IN)/Chicago Demons The recently reclassed Richie was one of the biggest draws for college coaches this past weekend. There were consistently 15+ coaches watching his games. Richie has a wide shouldered, strong frame that is already college ready to go. He is a jack of all trades, he…

Mason McMurray 2018 F Stow (OH)/TNBA Ohio Mason McMurray was the most impressive player at the Chicago Summer Jam on championship Sunday. The 6’8 forward showed a diverse and solid skill set. McMurray is a solid athlete that runs and moves like a wing not a post. Spot up shooter that can also put the…

Daniel Burfurd 2018 F Bolingbrook/Hoopers BC Burford doesn’t pass the look test, but boy is he a player. The 6’2 forward has a very wide body with a little excess weight and he almost looks like a way undersized center. And then he starts playing. Super high IQ player who makes the right read every time. Phenomenal…